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By Leila Joy Castillo, Catholic Exchange, June 11, 2026
Leila Joy Castillo completed her B.A. at Ave Maria University. Now as a freelance writer and homeschool literature tutor, she is passionate about bringing Christ to others through the written word. Leila contracts for Ascension Press, writes blog and devotional pieces for Blessed is She, and enjoys creating on Instagram (@leila_joyinthejourney). She takes great delight in Catholic travel destinations, the saints, her three siblings, and all things Jane Austen.
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Two of my favorite Catholic days take place in early summer: the feast of the Visitation on May 31st and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on a Friday in June (the date varies based on Easter). At first glance, these two devotions are separate. One, a mystery of the rosary, is for Our Lady; the other centers on Christ. Looking closer, however, the two are not so distinct.
A few years ago, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. gave an Advent mission at my parish on the topic of the Hail Mary. In one evening’s presentation, Father shared an insight on Christ’s development in Our Lady’s womb at the time of the Visitation. From the Annunciation on March 25th to the feast of the Visitation on May 31st, nine weeks and four days have passed since Jesus’ conception. Scientifically, we know that the valves of an unborn baby’s heart take shape at week 8 in utero; by 10 weeks, the fetal heart has developed completely. This means that Christ brought His heart, totally formed and overflowing with love for you and me, into the hill country of Judea with Our Lady (see Luke 1:39)! …
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